- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vero Beach, FL
Ir Prep
Federal NCES profile for Ir Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120093003190
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ir Prep earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 8
- schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ir Prep has class sizes smaller than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ir Prep ranks #2 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093003190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Ir Prep shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-28.2%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 120093003190 · Vero Beach, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 7.8:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Ir Prep shrank from 78 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-28.2%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Ir Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 62
Ir Prep
62 students
What this shows Ir Prep reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ir Prep compares
Ir Prep is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 56% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 4% in Florida - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.5%
White 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Ir Prep is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ir Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ir Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Vero Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Vero Beach Elementary School
Standard public school
593 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dodgertown Elementary School
Standard public school
482 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Indian River Academy
Standard public school
444 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Glendale Elementary School
Standard public school
390 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North County Charter School
Standard public school
312 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Indian River Virtual Instruction Program
Standard public school
39 students
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ir Prep
How many students attend Ir Prep?
Ir Prep has 62 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 78 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ir Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Ir Prep is 7.8:1, which is 56% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ir Prep?
73.1% of students at Ir Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ir Prep?
The largest demographic group at Ir Prep is African American at 56.5% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ir Prep?
Ir Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ir Prep rank among schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ir Prep ranks #2 of 8 schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Ir Prep, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.